Upholding the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, China has been promptly releasing information on COVID-19 since the onset of the epidemic in an open, transparent and responsible manner, unreservedly sharing with the WHO and the international community its experience in epidemic response and medical treatment, and strengthening cooperation on scientific research. It has also provided assistance to all parties to the best of its ability.

As China and India celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations, the world’s two largest developing countries, based on their good-neighborly friendship, should work together to address the common difficulties and challenges facing the world economy.

China and India as the two largest populated countries in Asia, with huge territories, resources, economies and stakes in regional and international affairs, their roles in the global arena have been exemplary.

Can the US and China be ruthless rivals and intense partners at the same time? Holding two seemingly contradictory ideas in our head simultaneously will be difficult. But success in defeating this demon will require nothing less.